Hotel Policies

Please visit et.usembassy.gov for the latest information. 
 
  • All passengers arriving to Ethiopia need to hold a negative PCR test certificate before arrival. The certificate needs to be under 120 hours old. This regulation is effective 23rd of Sep 2020.
  • The test needs to be completed before arrival. There shall be no Covid-19 test to be done on arrival at Addis Ababa. 
  • Passengers who have a certificate of negative covid-19 RT PCR test are required to bring the printed copy of the same. 

As an extension of Hyatt’s Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment, our property can currently help arrange for on-property COVID-19 testing. See testing fee(s) below.

Testing Fee(s):

RT-PCR Test: 45USD

Rapid Antigen Test: Not Available

Testing Details:

Tests are performed on-property and are subject to availability. See terms and conditions below.

Appointments are required and can be facilitated by contacting the hotel directly.

 

Terms & Conditions:

    Testing arrangements facilitated by participating hotels or resorts are available for registered guests only.

    Tests must be conducted during a stay at a participating hotel or resort, and no refund or credit will be issued for unused tests. Guest may be required to show proof of travel plans.

    Tests are conducted by a third party, who is solely responsible for administering the tests; results are not shared with the hotel or resort.

    Tests may be subject to test provider’s terms and conditions.

    This offering, including availability and price, is subject to change at any time, without notice.

Pet Policy

Our hotel is pet friendly. Bring your cat or dog , we will acquaint you with the areas you can walk your dog in the vicinity of the hotel.

 

Fees

There is a $50 surcharge per room and night for pet accommodation. Hyatt Regency will provide food and water bowls.

 

Weight Limits

Weight limit of 22 kg /55 lbs. with a maximum of two dogs, if combined weight is 35 kg /75 lbs. or less.

Specific Health and Safety Measures

Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa is committed to upholding the highest standards of cleanliness in an effort to ensure our colleagues and guests enjoy a healthy, safe and comfortable environment.

Guided by its purpose of care, Hyatt recently announced a multi-layered Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment to further enhance its operational guidance and resources around colleague and guest safety and peace of mind. More information on Hyatt’s commitment can be found here: www.hyatt.com/info/global-care-and-cleanliness-commitment.

 

Some specific health and safety measures currently in place at Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa include:

On site PCR test will be arranged for guests based on request.

Colleague certification and trainings for hygiene and cleanliness

Increased frequency of cleaning with hospital-grade disinfectants D-10 on all high-touch surfaces, guestrooms and shared spaces

Implementation of enhanced food safety and hygiene protocols for restaurants, room service and group meetings and events

Prominently placed hand sanitizer stations throughout hotel public and employee areas and entrances

Exploring purification and sanitization device installation in an effort to ensure enhanced air quality

Protective masks and other equipment for hotel colleagues

Physical distancing guidance in public areas across hotel properties

Key Operational Management Team live on site and available 24x7 for assistance if needed .

Certifications Received :

Only Hotel in ETHIOPIA to be GBAC Accredited 

Only Hotel in Ethiopia DQS Global Certification of Compliance – Verified Hygiene Management

Only Hotel in Ethiopia DQS Codex Guidelines for the application of the HACCP System

Only hotel in Ethiopia DQS Completion of the Pandemics Due Diligence Assessment with a score of 100%

 

Additionally, we would like to provide you with an update on a number of hotel services and operations:

Security Features

Under Vehicle scanner

260 cc cameras covering the premises

1 month footage storage

65 employed  hotel security personnel  ( not outsourced ) with Additional  20 armed federal police on site 24x7.

Hotel is 5 km away from bole international airport

1 km away from hospital

Underground and Porch parking for 170 and 16 cars respectively.

Entry and Exit gates in front and rear of the hotel managed by armed security

Front Office:

At this time, we appreciate our guests may prefer the opportunity to limit potential contact points with others in their space. Requesting guests to do an online check in prior to arrival to speed up their check in process and reduce contact with staff.

Physical Distancing and all Hygiene levels to be observed in our guest transportation

We have mobile key access through the guests mobile to access entry to his/her room and avoid using physical keycards

Guest  handed welcome amenity pack containing hand sanitizer and disposable mask

Hotel Nurse on site and clinic on site

CPR machines on site. One in Front office and second with the Nurse

Guest Rooms:

As such, Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa is adjusting standard. Daily guestroom housekeeping services to provide service every third day during a guest’s stay. Please know that periodic safety and wellbeing checks in guestrooms will still occur. If you prefer to receive full daily guestroom housekeeping services, please let our front desk team know].

All high touch points in the rooms to be cleaned, sanitized and ‘sanitized’ sticker placed on them after cleaning.

All in room messaging to be paperless and digitized and displayed on the television.

Employees cleaning the rooms discarding protective masks and gloves after cleaning each room

Cleaning of rooms to be done by two separate teams, clean and soiled team to reduce the risk of contamination

One set of gloves used per room

Engineering

Backup Generator that can run for 5 days  

Back up diesel on site 25 thousand liters

Back up water 400 meter cube that can run for 3 days

IT Capabilities

Fiber optic line with capacity 150mb

IPTV in each rooms

WIFI speed 150 available in the -hotel-. Speed can be increased at an additional cost.

WIFI per each room 6mb

Food & Beverage:

QR codes leading to venue menus & sanitized PVC covered menus for those who would prefer physical menus.

Our very own Hygiene Manager on-site will have zero tolerance on all hygiene measures.

Introduction of a clean and soiled team as well in all lounges and restaurants.

`No self-seating` in all our lounges and restaurants (seating guests by hostess) to ensure physical distancing.

Water bottling plant on site as hotel is plastic free property

5 experienced internal chef’s on board covering different cuisines .

Fitness Center:

We recognize maintaining a regular fitness and exercise routine is often an integral part of our guests’ stays, and our fitness center remains open 24 hours during this time.

We have enhanced fitness center maintenance to include a dedicated fitness center attendant who will continuously maintain and clean all equipment 24 hrs

work to ensure proper physical distancing, and aid guests, as necessary.

Treadmill and walker placed outdoor as an option

Heated Pool

The Spa:

Is fully operational again with an abundance of caution, Indulge in our Spa with a fine selection of treatments for your skin. Relax and rejuvenate from head to toe and enjoy our exquisite facilities.